| The SKMCH&RC Pediatric
Oncology department takes
approximately 250 new cancer
patients every year. These
patients are then given the most
up-to-date treatment for the
large majority of childhood
cancers following international
protocols. Around 7,000
outpatient appointments are made
every year to evaluate those
undergoing treatment and to
follow-up others who have
completed theirs. The department
participates in local and
international trials and has an
active teaching program for its
doctors and nurses. |
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| A child with cancer needs very
special attention: good medical
care and constant nurturing in
addition to unconditional
support for his or her family as
well. At Shaukat Khanum Memorial
Cancer Hospital, our team of
doctors, nurses and supportive
services strive to provide the
best possible care for children
with cancer. The aim is not only
to provide cancer treatment but
also to improve the lives of
those who receive it. |
| Department
sub-sections: |
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Inpatient :
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The Pediatric
Oncology department
shares a 31-bed
Inpatient Ward with
the Adult Oncology
Department with an
average of 15-18
children admitted at
any time.
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Chemo bay :
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The department
has a 10-bed
chemo bay where
chemotherapy is
provided to
25-30 patients
every day on
daytime
admission basis.
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Clinics :
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Outpatient
clinics for
cancer patients
are held on a
daily basis.
There is also a
General Clinic
for non-cancer
children as well
as a Pediatric
Surgery clinic.
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Pediatric Oncology is staffed by two full-time consultants, trained oncology nursing, pediatric oncology house staff and a team of residents. The department also has the services of a nutritionist, a play therapist, a physiotherapist and a psychologist.
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